Bribery Probe Recommends Criminal Charges in Senatorial Race
Harrisburg and Allegheny county reports indicate a bribery inquiry panel urged the House to file criminal proceedings against nine named individuals for corrupt solicitation tied to United States senator balloting and the McCarrell jury bill. The House postponed action to a later session. Mayes of Pittsburg said he would not vote for Quay and predicted Quay would lose support as others from Allegheny county also shift votes.
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Harrissure
Bribery Investigation Committee
House
Charles B. Spats
John R. Byrne
Parker Titus
Frank B. Jones
Monroe H. Kulp
Thomas M. Moyles
Robert Evans
John J. Coyle
M. J. Costello
United States
McCarrell
Hakxisgura
Mayes
Pittsburg
Quay
United States Nator
Allegheny County
Damaging Evidence Against Quay Emerges In Trial
In Philadelphia on April 18 Meyer Goldsmith the commonwealths expert accountant testified at Senator Quays trial. He presented typewritten sheets with figures from bank books related to the state treasurer and Quays account. The defense challenged the sheets as hearsay but the judge ruled the paper effectively in evidence.
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Quay
Philadelphia
Meyer Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Senator Quay
Goldsmith
Croker Faces Contempt in Mazet Inquiry
Richard Croker again dominates the Mazet legislative investigating committee session in New York as contempt proceedings loom for him and John F. Carroll. The adjournment pushes to next Friday with Croker subpoenaed to return Monday, as Mr. Moss presses questions Croker refuses to answer.
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Moss
Croker
Fallows
Albany
John F. Carroll
Lawton Turns Back Rebels at Laguna de Bay Campaign
ManiLa April 17 General Lawton reports insurgents concentrating at the northern end of Laguna de Bay near Pasig as his expedition returns. He says 100 000 troops may be needed to pacify the islands and notes evacuation of territory while preparing for further land operations amid several skirmishes and a river crossing.
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Lake—Lawton
ManiLa
Lawton
Santa Cruz
Laguna de Bay
Pasig
Losa
Rapidan
Paghanjan
Lambun
Fourteenth
Longas
Weisenberger
Pactos Ancontenca
North Dakota
Longas Church
Father McKinnon
Casualties and deaths reported from Otfa list
Adjutant General in Washington reports new casualties from Manina dated April 17. Included are wounded from Nebraska and Iowa units with specifics by company and body part, several killed in North Dakota and Wyoming units, plus deaths from smallpox and typhoid and a suicide note involving a First Wyoming infantry private using the alias Harry DeRe.
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Otfa
Manina
Adjutant General
Washington
Wirst
Nebraska
Deeds Sorsberg
Ora Ross
Jesse Baird
Edward Mathews
William L. Gilberts
William L. Baehr
Herbert Rasmussen
Frank A. Graham
North Dakota
I. Driscoll
J. Peter Tompkins
Alfred Almen
William G. Lamb
George Schneller
John Turner
Iowa
Charles Kaiser
Charles Echels
South Dakota
George Briggs
Wyoming Infantry
Harry DeRe
Tis
Pope Attends Mass at St Peter's Cathedral
In Rome on April 17 the Thanksgiving Mass for the pope was celebrated at St Peter's Basilica after a postponement due to his illness. Cardin als and prelates preceded the pontiff in full vestments as diplomats and foreign notables filled the basilica. The pope, crowned and seated at the pontifical throne, blessed the congregation before being carried to his private apartments amid renewed acclamations.
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Rome
St. Peter's Cathedral
Camillo Mazzell
De Arcos Appointed Minister for Spain Envoy Role
Maprio April 17 reports a royal decree appoints the Duke de Arcos as Spanish envoy extraordinary and minister, ambassador to the United States. The decree also establishes consulates at Heat pila Noilo San Juan and Olentz Benot Latres, now Spaniette of Antwerp.
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de Arcos
Maprio
Duke de Arcos
United States
Secretary Alger Returns From Cuba and Porto Rico
Secretary of War Alger completed a three week personal inspection of Cuba and Porto Rico meeting Cuban provincial officers and praising the islands. He affirmed no retirement plans and pledged to remain in his post while holding Cuba in trust for civilization. Illinois adjourns with notable laws on arbitration pure food pawnshops and a Lincoln monument appropriation passing the house.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Washington
Alger
Porto’ Rico
Ilinois
Springfield
Ills
Fifty-First
General Assembly
State Board of Arbitration
House
Senate
No Trace of Bandits After Cavalry Pursuit
Detachments of the Seventh Cavalry led by Captain Brewer Captain Sickle and Lieutenant Tompkins were sent by Major General Lee to pursue bandits in Havana districts Saturday night with Cuban guides. Four bands of Cubans from camps of Generals Mayia Rodrigues and Delgado joined the hunt. All Seventh Cavalry detachments returned except Captain Varnum s unit reporting no raiders or traces found.
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Havana
Seventh Cavalry
Brewer
Sickle
Tompkins
Lee
Mayia Rodrigues
Delagado
Varnum
Funeral for Lieutenant Eugene E. French in Helena
The body of Lieutenant Eugene E. French of Helena Montana First Montana infantry killed before Manila on Sept 15 was buried with military honors. Governor Smith and staff local military groups and Fort Harrison troops attended a service witnessed by about 6000 people. French organized Company L the first company mustered in the Montana regiment the first volunteers to enter US service last year.
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French
Helena
Man
Eugene 8
Montana
Manila
Smith
Fort Harrison
Montand Regiment
United States
Volunteers Want Homeward Return Amid Bonus Offers
Washington April 17 The volunteer desire to return is shown by a report: fewer than 7 percent accept re enlistment offers with travel pay bonuses over 500 dollars. Volunteers favor homecoming by organized groups rather than individually. Congress pressure prompts some discharges, but General Otis generally disapproves except for sick or disabled soldiers.
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Washington
Otis
Marshall Wins Grand Handicap in Live Pigeon Event
New York reports the seventh grand American handicap at live pigeon shooting where Mayor Tom Marshall of Keithsburg Illinois aimed to repeat his 2 year old victory. On Elkwood New Jersey cloverleaf traps Marshall faced a tough field and secured the title in the final round.
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Marshall
New York
Tom'' Marshall
Keithsburg
Ills
Elkwood
N. J
Wade court of inquiry to close after this week delays
The Wade court of inquiry will not hear more witnesses after this week except in exceptional cases. General Miles will not be heard this week and only if requested. Several witnesses remain but the court will expedite the close.
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Wasnixeton
Wade Court of Inquiry
Miles
Disqualification in bantam division at National Sporting Club
In London on April 18 a glove contest for bantam weight produced Rotchford disqualified. Pedlar faced off against another challenger with the result unsettled and the match status unclear.
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Rotchford
London
National Sporting Club
Raleigh Parade Homeward From Manila Under Stormy Skies
The United States cruiser Raleigh returned from Manila in poor weather and was greeted by crowds along the Hudson. Mayor Van Wyck led a reception on Glen Island as the ship docked, with officers and crew warmly welcomed despite rain. The parade to Grant's Tomb drew cheers from thousands of spectators and excursion boats, while the return voyage up the river featured heavy rain and enthusiastic shore lines.
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New York
United States
Raleigh
Manila
Tompkinsville
Grant
Anchorage
North River
Thirty-fourth Street
Bay
Hudson River
Riverside Park
Hudson
Coghlan
Manila Bay
German Americans Form Unit to Oppose Alliances
At Schiller hall Chicago German Americans formed a permanent organization to oppose any Anglo American pact or foreign alliance. Thirty delegates were named to oversee details, and resolutions rejected efforts to interfere with U S relations by singling out a single ally.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Water of Great
United States
Schiller Hall
Emma Nevada Cuts Short Opera Tour to Spain
Paris Daily Mail reports American soprano Madame Emma Nevada faced hostility on her Spain tour. At Seville the audience filled only to hiss during Lucia di Lammermoor, and elite guests ignored the performance by the end. Madrid later hosted a palace invitation and a jewel gift to Nevada, who left Spain indignant.
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Spain
London
Paris
The
Daily Mail
Emma Nevada
Nevada
Madrid
Trooper Dies After Saloon Card Row at Presidio
A U.S. cavalry trooper died from injuries suffered in a late Saturday night altercation over a card game in a saloon near the Presidio entrance in San Francisco. The proprietor, alleged chief assailant, fled. Soldiers showed indignation as many visited the scene. The saloon was burned last night, suspected incendiary act.
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San Francisco
United States Cavalry
Presidio
Jefferson club banquet honors founder of Democracy
Milwaukee April 14 The Jefferson club of Milwaukee held a banquet at the Plankington house in honor of the founder of Democracy with over 400 guests. Colonel William J. Bryan of Nebraska gave the principal address and was escorted from Chicago by a large delegation. Ex Senator John L. Mitchell praised Thomas Jefferson while Carter Harrison of Chicago spoke on corruption in politics.
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Milwaukee
Jefferson Club
Democracy
Plankington House
Willian J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Chicago
Angles Harrison
Ooltonel Bryan
John L. Mitchell
Thomas Jefferson
Carter H. Harrison
Three Powers Finally Agree on Samoa Unanimity Rule
The United States embassy reports that Germany supports the unanimity rule for the Samoan commission. Britain and the United States have agreed, enabling Baron Speck von Sternberg to sail to Samoa soon to prevent further bloodshed and allow the commission to proceed.
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Berlin
United States
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Samoa
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Baren—von—Buelow
Great Britain
Monetary Committee Meets in Atlantic City
Representative Henderson of Iowa, chairman of the monetary committee, arrived in Atlantic City for an informal organizational meeting of the House Republicans panel. Only three members are absent, and a daily session will continue until a currency measure is perfected for the next meeting.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Henderson
Iowa
House Republicans
von Egress
California Fig Syrup Co advertised laxative remedy
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes a well known laxative syrup named SyRvUE or Fires. It claims to cleanse the system, relieve colds headaches fevers and constipation by using senna and other plants with figs for taste. Available at druggists for 50 cents a bottle from California San Francisco Louisville and New York offices.
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Callivounia Fre Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
California
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